Max & Erma's Celebrates National Cookie Month With Brand New Snickerdoodle Delight
Cookie fans will have a chance to support the Ronald McDonald House with every box purchased

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- October is National Cookie Month, and Max & Erma's restaurants across the country found a simple way for families to celebrate, eat cookies and support children in need one delicious bite at a time.

On Oct. 7, 2013, Max & Erma's unveiled a brand new Snickerdoodle Cookie. Kids of any age will love it. The Snickerdoodle Cookie is fresh-baked and served warm straight from the oven and sprinkled with holiday cheer and cinnamon sugar. This cookie is a perfect pairing with any of Max's Trademark Burgers, Signature Salads or Neighborhood Favorites.

Cookie fans can visit local Max & Erma's restaurants to get their hands on the new Snickerdoodle Cookie. They can even get two for free with purchase of an entree during Free Cookie Wednesday at participating locations.

To make National Cookie Month even sweeter, Max & Erma's is offering a bakers' dozen (you can mix and match any Max & Erma's cookie flavors) and $1 of each box sold will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House, which provides comfort and care to families in need of a "home-away-from-home" as their children receive medical treatment.

"National Cookie Month is about more than food; it's about families," said Steve Weis, Max & Erma's president. "While we're excited to offer a new fresh-baked cookie, we're even more excited to help bring people together, especially those getting comfort from the Ronald McDonald House."

About Max & Erma's: Celebrating its 41-year heritage, Columbus, Ohio based Max & Erma's—home to America's Best Cheeseburger—has embarked on an extensive system-wide program to reignite growth. With innovative new gourmet burgers and other new food and drink items, an all-new look, the launch of Free Cookies Wednesday and Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays, Max & Erma's is an increasingly popular neighborhood gathering spot.